Assistant Women's Hockey Coach
About The Position
Colby College, a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), offers 32 intercollegiate sports at the Division III level, alongside campus recreation and club/intramural sports. Over a third of Colby's 2,200 students participate in intercollegiate sports, and nearly three-quarters are involved in fitness and recreation. The department boasts a state-of-the-art athletics complex, including a hockey arena, and new competition and recreation fields. Located in central Maine, Colby provides access to outdoor venues like Belgrade Lakes and Sugarloaf Mountain Resort. The Colby College Department of Athletics is seeking an assistant women’s hockey coach for the period of September 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. This role involves assisting the head coach in all aspects of running a competitive Division III program. The hiring rate for this position is $4,351.24 per month.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience
- Previous experience coaching and/or competing at the collegiate level is highly desirable
- Committed to the values of a liberal arts education
- Working knowledge of rules and regulations governing collegiate football
- Outstanding organizational, communication, writing, interpersonal, and analytical skills and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and to exercise sound judgement and discretion
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering
- Valid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements
- Ability to travel for team practices, competition, and scouting in and out of state
- Strong positive communication and interpersonal skills with all levels
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting the development of student athletes from varied backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- On-site coaching in games and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices
- Prepare film breakdown and analysis, and present analysis to team members
- Plan and prepare for games
- Provide support and encouragement to student athletes, including academic counseling and advising
- Monitor academic progress of athletes
- Recruit and retain talented athletes successfully
- Research academic and athletic credentials
- Build relationships with prospective student athletes and their families through email, phone calls, and one-on-one meetings.
- Organize and implement recruit visits.
- Understand NCAA rules, compliance, and laws
- Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes
- Serve as an effective role model for College age students
- Assist with day-to-day operations of the program
- Provide effective communication to the head coach
- Collaborate effectively with other Department of Athletics’ team members
- Assist with the coordination of team travel
- Position will have a secondary assignment within the department
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Career Level
Mid Level
